A cancer researcher at the University of Alberta has made a discovery that could unlock new ways to treat a rare blood disease. By taking biopsies of skin lesions from patients suffering from cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, U of A dermatology…
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Why a cool wash may be good for the planet but bad for your health
Why a cool wash may be good for the planet but bad for your health: From washing clothes to trendy reusable drinking cups, how to go green without getting ill A study suggested machines used at low temps may harbour…
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Mums put off caring for themselves, and tough-it-out culture doesn’t help
"So, how long have you been sick?" I had been coughing for weeks, battling fevers as high as 40 degrees, and struggling to find enough energy to sufficiently care for two children, ages 5 and 1. It wasn't until I…
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Research-based tips for sticking with your New Year’s resolutions
Humans have a long history of making New Year’s resolutions. The Babylonians are believed to be among the first to have set them more than 4,000 years ago. When Julius Caesar was emperor circa 46 B.C., the Romans had their…
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Teprotumumab bests placebo for active thyroid eye disease
(HealthDay)—Teprotumumab is associated with better outcomes than placebo among patients with active thyroid eye disease, according to a study published in the Jan. 23 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Raymond S. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., from the Cedars-Sinai…
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Tips for exercising outdoors in winter
Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, it’s easy to pack away your workout gear for the winter. But you don’t have to let cold weather spell the end of your fitness routine. Try these tips…
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Persistence of gut microbial strains in twins, living apart after cohabitating for decades
Your fingerprints stay the same all your life. But what about the “fingerprint” of microbial strains that are shared in the guts of childhood twins? Using a genomics strain-tracking bioinformatics tool developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers…
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Consuming ultraprocessed food may up risk for type 2 diabetes
Ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Bernard Srour, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from Paris 13 University, and colleagues examined the…
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Hospital patient portals lack specific and informative instructions for patients
Most hospitals in the United States, but not all, have secure online websites called patient portals that give patients access to their personal health information. However, many hospitals fail to inform patients fully about using the portals, according to new…
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